Life is like a tapestry, woven from memories of people and events. Your unique tapestry reminds you of who you are, where you've been and what you've done.

Sadly, Alzheimer's disease gradually takes these memories. If you're caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, you can help him or her cope with the onset of memory loss by creating a tangible bank of memories.

Store memories externally

Memories can be preserved in many ways. You can:

Display or keep an electronic folder with photos from your loved one's life, including photos of family members

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